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1. (noun) reciprocal something (a term or expression or concept) that has a reciprocal relation to something else "risk is the reciprocal of safety" 2. (noun) multiplicative inverse, reciprocal (mathematics) one of a pair of numbers whose product is 1: the reciprocal of 2/3 is 3/2; the multiplicative inverse of 7 is 1/7 3. (noun) reciprocal cross, reciprocal hybridization involving a pair of crosses that reverse the sexes associated with each genotype 4. (adj) reciprocal, mutual concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return "reciprocal aid"; "reciprocal trade"; "mutual respect"; "reciprocal privileges at other clubs" 5. (adj) reciprocal of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity or function "the reciprocal ratio of a:b is b:a"
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